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A smooth stock market on the surface is masking nerves and turbulence.

All Black speedster Will Jordan's score 15 minutes from time and a Ben Earl yellow card prompted some late home nerves as their lead was cut to six points.

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That may not be enough to soothe the nerves of some Labour MPs about Mahmood's plans, which could have a bumpy journey through Parliament in the coming months.

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“I did everything I could possibly have done for this tournament, so I think if you prepare right, the nerves can … they’re always going to be there, right?,” she said.

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Musa shot home at the near post 12 minutes into the second half to settle Croatian nerves.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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